SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor King Announce the Appointment of Dr. Anne D’Alleva as the Eighth President of Binghamton University
August 19, 2025
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New York, NY – The State University of New York Board of Trustees voted today to name Dr. Anne D'Alleva as the eighth president of Binghamton University. Dr. D'Alleva currently serves as Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs for the University of Connecticut. The appointment is effective on or around November 1.
During today's meeting, the SUNY Board of Trustees and SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. commended Dr. Harvey Stenger, who has served as Binghamton University's seventh president since his appointment in 2012. Under Dr. Stenger, who has 40 years of experience in education, the University gained an even stronger reputation as one of the top public institutions in the nation.
"Binghamton University is one of the state's most esteemed research and academic institutions, and I am proud to welcome Dr. Anne D'Alleva as its next President," said SUNY Chancellor King. "After a tremendously successful era under President Stenger, where Binghamton gained a strong academic reputation and saw significant enrollment and research growth, I am confident that Dr. D'Alleva will build on that progress and bring Binghamton University to even greater heights."
The SUNY Board of Trustees said, "As one of SUNY's most esteemed R1 institutions, Binghamton University serves as a foundational part of the state's academic, economic, research, and sustainability efforts. Finding the next president to continue the great work of Dr. Harvey Stenger was no easy task, but in Dr. Anne D'Alleva we saw the strong leadership and academic record the Binghamton community deserves. We are pleased to welcome Dr. D'Alleva as the campus' next president and look forward to working with her as we continue to move Binghamton University forward."
Dr. Anne D'Alleva said, "I am deeply honored to accept the position of President of Binghamton University and to join the distinguished SUNY system. Binghamton has a remarkable tradition of academic excellence, research innovation, and community engagement, and I am inspired by the dedication of its faculty, staff, and students. I look forward to working collaboratively with campus and community partners to build research strength, expand opportunities for students, enhance alumni involvement, and advance the university's impact in New York, the nation, and the world. My time at UConn has been profoundly rewarding, and I will carry forward the values of excellence, collaboration, inclusion, and service that have shaped my leadership. My sincerest thanks to Chancellor King, to Chairman Tisch and all members of the SUNY Board of Trustees, to Chair Madigan and all members of the Binghamton University Council, and to the Binghamton University Presidential Search Committee for placing their trust in me. Together, we will write the next exciting chapter in Binghamton's story, rooted in excellence and a bold vision of the future. It is a privilege to lead such a vibrant and ambitious university."
Kathryn Grant Madigan, Chair of the Binghamton University Council and Presidential Search Committee, said, "We are thrilled to welcome our new Binghamton University President, Dr. Anne D'Alleva. Her deep experience, vision, energy and warmth will enable her to build on the foundational successes of Harvey Stenger to new levels of academic excellence and prominence. Anne is a strategic, innovative, and engaging leader and well prepared to take the helm of Binghamton University. We look forward to working together to build upon our proud legacy in shaping the future of education and empowering the next generations of thinkers, leaders, and changemakers."
Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger said, "I want to offer my heartiest congratulations to Anne D'Alleva on being selected as Binghamton University's next president. She brings with her a reputation as a multidisciplinary collaborator in research and scholarship, a leader in expanding and enhancing Connecticut's facilities, and as an administrator who has developed innovative solutions to support student success. I wish Anne the best in her time as Binghamton president and I look forward to many future successes for the University, its people, and the local community."
Congressman John W. Mannion (BU ‘99) said, "I congratulate Dr. Anne D'Alleva on becoming the eighth president of Binghamton University, and I applaud the Board of Trustees, Chancellor King, and the search committee for their excellent selection. As a proud Binghamton alumnus, I look forward to working with Dr. D'Alleva as she builds on the university's strengths and shapes its next chapter. I also want to thank President Stenger for his transformative leadership and his years of service to the Binghamton community. Go Bearcats!"
State Senator Lea Webb (BU ‘04) said, "I want to thank President Harvey Stenger for his years of dedicated and visionary leadership at Binghamton University. His commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement has left a lasting legacy on the institution and our region. As we welcome the incoming President, I extend my full support and confidence in their ability to continue building on this strong foundation, advancing the progress, and expanding the positive community and state impact of Binghamton University for generations to come."
State Senator John C. Liu (BU ‘88) said, "A hearty congratulations to Dr. Anne D'Alleva on taking the helm of SUNY's Binghamton University. Her vast experience and strong leadership are the perfect fit to build on the strong foundation established by Dr. Harvey Stenger, whose years of dedicated service have bolstered Binghamton's reputation as a premier public university. Best wishes to Dr. D'Alleva on this exciting transition that is sure to help this cherished institution of higher education provide even greater returns for students, faculty, and the community."
State Senator Monica R. Martinez (BU ‘99) said, "Congratulations to Dr. D'Alleva on her appointment as Binghamton University's next president. As a proud Binghamton alum, I know she will be welcomed by world-class faculty, staff, and an engaged student body that make this flagship university a leader not only in New York but around the globe. I also want to thank Dr. Stenger for his leadership, which continued to advance the high standards that define Binghamton."
State Assemblymember Donna Lupardo (BU ‘83) said, "Under the leadership of President Stenger, the University has emerged as one of America's top public ivies. I am really looking forward to working with Binghamton's new President to build on this success. We are all excited about what the future will bring."
State Assemblymember Marianne Buttenschon (BU ‘85) said, "As a proud graduate of SUNY Binghamton, I welcome Dr. Anne D'Alleva to the role of president of the college and look forward to the continued successes at this great institution."
State Assemblymember Robert Carroll (BU ‘07) said, "As a proud alumnus of Binghamton University, I wish to congratulate my alma mater and the search committee on the appointment of Dr. Anne D'Alleva as the eighth president of Binghamton University. My experience at Binghamton set me up for success and I am so proud to continue to support Binghamton as a member of the New York State Assembly. Dr. D'Alleva will continue to elevate Binghamton's prominence in the SUNY system and nationally. I want to also recognize the dedicated service of outgoing President Harvey Stenger who has built an incredible foundation for Dr. D'Alleva to build upon."
Julien Panetier and Laura Hawkes, Binghamton Faculty Senate Co-Chairs said, "We are honored to welcome President Anne D'Alleva to the Binghamton University community. This transition is both a moment of continuity and an invitation to new possibilities. Together we share responsibility for advancing knowledge, fostering innovation, and shaping future leaders. We look forward to working in partnership as we embrace the opportunities and challenges ahead. Our commitment to sustaining academic excellence remains steadfast and unwavering, providing a solid foundation as we look forward to reimagining what higher education can contribute to our community."
University Foundation Board Chair Stuart (Stu) Koenig said, "On behalf of the University Foundation Board, I would like to thank the University Council as well as the students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members who participated in the search process. Their insights, candor, and dedication to the university provided essential input as we sought a new president. These voices shaped this momentous decision, and their passion for Binghamton continues to inspire us. In addition, the entire Foundation Board welcomes and looks forward to working with Dr. Anne D'Alleva to continue to elevate Binghamton University to even greater heights."
Binghamton University Council Student Representative Irene Cui said, "This marks an exciting new chapter for Binghamton as we welcome a president whose vision, energy, and dedication stood out throughout the search. We are eager to see the inspiration and momentum their leadership will bring as we move forward."
Professional Staff Senate Chair Andre L Mathis said, "The future president of Binghamton needs to advocate for advancing academics in research and student success while also elevating the university's profile. Throughout the search process, Dr. Anne D'Alleva has demonstrated those qualities and skill set viewed by the Search Committee, the Binghamton University Council, the SUNY Chancellor, and SUNY Board of Trustees to best maximize what it will take to be the next President for Binghamton University."
About Dr. Anne D'Alleva
Dr. Anne D'Alleva is an accomplished academic leader, who has focused on advancing student success. In her current role as Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. D'Alleva has served as the University of Connecticut's chief academic officer, with responsibility for all academic units and operations. Dr. D'Alleva has also engaged in multidisciplinary and collaborative efforts to expand UConn's work in AI and quantum technologies, partner with the state's tribal nations, and expand academic offerings at the university's four regional campuses. She is the first woman to serve as provost in UConn's history. Prior to her appointment in this role, Dr. D'Alleva served as dean of the School of Fine Arts since 2015.
As provost, Dr. D'Alleva has overseen UConn's academic enterprise, including strategic planning, budgetary management, faculty development, and curriculum innovation across the university's 14 schools and colleges. She leads transformative initiatives that support student success, faculty excellence, and institutional impact.
Dr. D'Alleva first joined UConn in the fall of 1999 as a joint appointment to Art History and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. She received her B.A. in Art History from Harvard University, and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Art History from Columbia University with a graduate certificate in feminist theory. Prior to her arrival at UConn, she completed postdoctoral fellowships at Australian National University and through the Getty Foundation. She has received additional research funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the College Art Association. Her books Fundamentals of Art History (3rd ed., 2021) and Methods and Theories of Art History (3rd ed., 2021) have been published in multiple languages worldwide.
About the State University of New York
The State University of New York is the largest comprehensive system of higher education in the United States, and more than 95 percent of all New Yorkers live within 30 miles of any one of SUNY’s 64 colleges and universities. Across the system, SUNY has four academic health centers, five hospitals, four medical schools, two dental schools, a law school, the country’s oldest school of maritime, the state's only college of optometry, 12 Educational Opportunity Centers, over 30 ATTAIN digital literacy labs, and manages one US Department of Energy National Laboratory. In total, SUNY serves about 1.7 million students across its portfolio of credit- and non-credit-bearing courses and programs, continuing education, and community outreach programs. SUNY oversees nearly a quarter of academic research in New York. Research expenditures system-wide are nearly $1.5 billion in fiscal year 2025, including significant contributions from students and faculty. There are more than three million SUNY alumni worldwide, and annually one in three New Yorkers who earn a college degree is a SUNY alum. To learn more about how SUNY creates opportunities, visit suny.edu.
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